Why Do Muslim Women Cover Themselves?

For Muslim women, a headscarf — or hijab
— is a visible sign of their faith and identity, and whether to wear one or not is a big topic
of discussion. Today we’ll be talking a bit about the reason why muslim women cover
themselves. This is something I’ve also been curious about.
Are head coverings cultural or religious based, or both? Question: What do you think about Muslim women
covering themselves? If you are a muslim woman, do you wear any
form of veil? Why or why not? The history of the veil Scarves and veils of different colors and
shapes used to be customary in countless cultures long before Islam came into being in the 7th
century in the Arabian Peninsula. To this day, head coverings play a role in many religions,
including Orthodox Judaism and Catholicism. Since the seventh century, Islam has grown
to be one of the major world religions. And as it spread through the Middle East, Africa,
Central Asia, and to many different societies around the Arabian Sea. With that said, various
local veiling customs for women have been adopted Some critics of the Muslim veiling tradition
say that women do NOT wear the veil by choice, and that they are often forced to cover their
heads and bodies. On the flipside, many daughters of Muslim immigrants in the West argue that
the veil symbolizes their devotion and that veiling is their own choice. They say it is
a question of their religious identity and self-expression. Types of headscarves – Know the difference: The Hijab: is one name for a variety of similar headscarves.
These veils consist of one or two scarves that cover the head and neck. The Niqab: The niqab covers the entire body, head and
face; however, an opening is left for the eyes. Although these veils are popular across
the Muslim world, they are most common in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. The Burqa: The burqa is a full-body veil. The entire
face and body are covered. There is a mesh screen over the eyes where you can see through.
It is most commonly worn in Afghanistan and Pakistan. To veil or Not The tradition of veiling has been influenced
by different religious interpretations as well as by politics. Muslim religious writings
are not fully clear on the question of women covering themselves in these ways. Various
statements in the Quran make reference to Mohammed’s wives veiling, but it is debatable
whether these statements apply only to the Prophet’s wives or to all Muslim women. Many Muslim women say that the Hijab not only
promotes modesty but also prevents the objectification of women that happens in Western society. The hijab helps force onlookers to take their
focus off of physical appearance and focus on a womens’ intellect alone. There are
many others who feel that wearing a hijab has also protected them from focusing on their
bodyweight and appearance in comparison to their other female friends. Wearing the hijab sends the message of: ‘I
am Muslim, and I have a presence here.’” The most common misconceptions about Muslim
women seem to be that they are oppressed and that their religion sees them as inferior
to men. For instance, the former French President Nicolas Sarkozy referred to the burqa as “a
sign of subservience… a sign of lowering.”. Many Muslim women disagree with this because
If there are women who are oppressed, it is because of the people and the culture around
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burqa, or niqab based on Islam? The short answer is No. It’s really up to ones own religious
convictions, because as stated before, depending on the culture and society a woman lives in,
the method and style of veiling changes.

100 COMMENTS

They cover simply because they are born to do so. If they don't they will be shamed by her family, friends and the community. So, I don't think women has a choice. It's different mindset to moder women who can speak their own. Muslim women are programmed to follow what the stone-age culture of nomadic arabs.

i wear the hijab because i was intrigued by the beauty and was curious from a young age by looking at others around me i love wearing it.. i prefer myself with it on and i love styling it differently 😹😹💛👏personally i feel like the hijab shows you dont have to show skin or look a certain way to be considered beautiful it makes us unique

I don’t wear a veil…. but I converted about 1.5 years ago. I have been interested in using the veil. The more I grow in my faith the more I want to cover. Just my personal opinion. I am not forced to do anything, it was my decision. ☺️

The fact that muslims are forced to wear hijab to cover themselves is nothing but trash. There are a lot of reasons why muslims do this. In Islam hair is your respects and you should cover where ever it grows. I.E arms, legs, head and the area between the legs. But another more simple reason is that women should cover their beauty because Islam says that a woman's beauty is only for her husband to see, not the world.This was pointed out so many times because in the times of our prophet PBUH, women used to walk naked because they didnt use to have any importance, representation, or respect in society.

I bet those religious bigots, who wear Hijab by their own deicision never get compliments from anyone, especially not from men. I'm just wondering how they find a husband? There must be one solution! Yes, you got it, it's a arranged marriage. The Muslim boyfriend(husband) must be lucky to go out with her Muslim girlfriend(wife) wearing Hijab und covering her beauty at the same time. Or they probably don't need to go out, it's a arranged marriage.

1st reason with the amount of inbreeding it's probably wise ( Pakistan been world leader on this )2nd reason it originally was an anti rape device… pre religion of piece because savages like to rape young girls.

You should ask the Question why nun have the Hijab in europe for hundres of yearsyou should ask why Mary the mother of Jesus always depicated like the muslim woman?you can ask the Jews why their women also wear the Hijabyou can ask why the arab christian women some of them wear the Hijab

Hijab is a sign of oppression to the Muslim women but the nuns are following gods law??????

The bible answer this question for you ( but only if ye read the bible )

Genesis 24 64-66. (New International Version (NIV)

64 Rebekah also looked up and saw Isaac. She got down from her camel

65 and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?”

“He is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.

66 Then the servant told Isaac all he had done.

67 Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he married Rebekah. So she became his wife, and he loved her; and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

1 Corinthians 11. (King James Version)

5-6 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven . 6 For if the woman be not covered , let her also be shorn : but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven , let her be covered .

10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.

13 Judge in yourselves : is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

Muslim women cover their head because they follow the Example of the mother of jesus

if Hijab means opression then the nuns are being opressed in your country for decades and you never talked about them

The reasons why Muslim people cover their hair or themselvesBecause that’s the name of the law and we know that our real mother in Islam told us to cover ourselves how should I know that because I’m Muslim

YES!doing HIJAB IS necessary for a Muslim women but NIQAB (covering face too)is your own choice, unlike you said. that its not necessary in my religion.Yes it is and we have no problem with that.but those have who are not confident, secure about their religion and don't have enough knowledge about it.as you know whole world is affected by this western wave and one don't even consider himself modern or uodated if they don't know and keep up with trends in Europe and America.

Actually the reason of wearing hijab in Islam is to protect a women from a bad boy. Is to protect a women from the bad boys eyes because they watch women's like they have never seen before. not only women needs to wear hijab . Man's should wear a white cap why don't they wear a white cap ? Why women should wear hijab every time ? I just wear hijab during namaz,Quran and going outside that's it .

I wear the hijab and i love it even though there are times that i do think uhmmm why am i wearing it but it's a way of remembering tha I wear it for the sake of Allah swt and not for anybody else. I have two daughters and i would never ever force tbem to do something they dont feel comfortable doing even if it has to do with wearing the hijab, they have to come to their own decison on it or they will hate it otherwise if it's imposed on them. All we can do as parent is to guide them with love and understanding and to explain to them our believes as clear as possible with Quran in hand but ultimately it is up to them and each individual to make a decision on how to live their lives. I feel so sad for anyone who is forced to do anything they dont want or understands why in this case it would be a blessing to wear the hijab. How sad that people or girls in this case cant be open with their parents and be understood for who they are. May Allah swt guide us all and forgive our sins. Ameen.

(Did you know that Christian women have to cover there hair too) (the Bible says that if a single hair gets showed of a women the husband or son have to shave her hair) (in my religion Islam says that: it’s the women’s choice if she doesn’t want to she can take it off but if she loves her religion and god then she will keep it on) if you disagree watch the video again

I want to say something… 🙂I wear Hijab and niqab. Because i want to do this for my god. I was born in germany, my parents are born germany and they arenot religious. I convert to Islam 6 years ago and I am very happy about it. Then I met my husband who is also a german out of a german family. I never had problems with my niqab when I walk the street or rude my bike.I think, if the people are free to show their body, they should be also free to cover out. You can do whatever you want if youbdont hurt someone. I can't understand the discussion about hijab or niqab… we need to discuss about alcohol and drugs and smoking and prostitution, these dings are hurting people and they are dangerous! Let's make love, not war. With or without hijab.;-)

Why are you so concerned about Muslim women clothing . I’m Muslim and in Quran Allah commands the BELIEVING WOMEN to cover their bodies. I’d like to stress the “believing women” so there’s your answer it’s not hard to comprehend

My beauty is my hijab 🧕🏻 because you cannot see my body shape only my husband ❤️and my brothers you man if your wife doesn’t wear hijab she has to wear cause she’s yours why another men look at her body tell her if you only love her ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am a Muslim 17 years old girl . I veil when I go to College or Acadmey as it is compulsory for us in College and Acadmey , when I visit to relatives , go for shopping or to trips I mostly do not wear hijab .But no doubt , Hijab is the highest form of Modesty !

Cause they are fugly as hell? If I would be a hairy, pop- eyed, dismembered, inbreed, smelly, self entitled bitch, I would certainly cover myself up as well.I am definitely PRO burka and I think every muslim, male and female, should be forced to wear one 24/7 so normal human beings have not to deal with the primitive looks and appearance of those islam people

Islam states that "لا إكراه في الدين" which means that no religion or religious act is to be forced on anybody regardless of gender and those who force it are in the wrong and the act won't have any meaning

I'm Muslima Alhamdullilah and i have seen Muslima's cover their entire body and eyes as well and i totally respect their opinion. I don't wear a hijab yet but i will InshAllah i'm waiting for the right time cause i really don't want to take it off after i started wearing it. My mom forces me to wear it, and i don't really care if she forces me because i want to wear it anyways. People say that its not the right thing to force others to do things but i feel like its important to do it if its for your religion. It could affect your life and make you more positive in a way.

What’s the difference between wearing a veil, ski mask or bandana and a hoodie.I can wear a bandana and a hoodie at 2 am and the cops will come and arrest me, and I’ll tell them it’s a part of my religion.I don’t have nothing against hijab or Islam (I am Muslim) but why veil though

Islam makes sure women don't get harmed by men because men and women must lower their gaze and women must cover the entire body except the face and hands up to the wrist. As for the men they must cover from the navel to the knees.

It is mandatory to cover whether you do hijab or niqab and women are not oppressed in Islam. Men and women both are treated equally as Islam believes in equality. Further more Islam has given us identity.

God said when you have something special you want to protect it hide it so it woudnt get in the wrong hands you womans are Preciouser than a diamont hide youre hair and boddy so the wrong people wont hurt you

When only Muslim women are attacked for covering themselves while Christians nuns and Jews do the same shows that's it's not about freeing women it's about attacking Islam, it sucks for the perverts to not be able to look at a woman's body smh, Islam makes it mandatory for all men to treat women based on their brains and souls and not their body.

There were a lot of slaves in America that also insisted they weren't enslaved or mistreated or treated like the other, too. What segregation and covering of woemen "so they are not molested" i think is the correct translation does, is creates a rape culture. If you are hanging out with men or not covered, you are asking for it. We have even seen this is in America where rape victims are questioned about what they were wearing. "Well she dresses like a tramp… boys will be boys" You will even hear muslim women argue that it is for their own protection. Protection FROM WHO? Westerners who think women should not be covered, or protection from men who think they should be?